Director, Corporate Development and Ventures

Samsara

  • Canada
  • Permanent
  • Temps-plein
  • Il y a 29 jours
About the role:The Samsara Corporate Development team focuses on M&A, corporate strategy, and venture investments. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work closely with key executives and cross-functional stakeholders to drive Samsara's inorganic growth (via M&A and investments). You will work directly with the VP of Corporate Development and Investor Relations. The role will mirror the work found at top venture capital / private equity firms, investment banks, and strategy consulting firms. Key responsibilities include: evaluating and executing strategic M&A, investing in early-stage ventures, designing and conducting qualitative and quantitative research and analyses, and presenting findings to corporate leadership. The ideal candidate is highly self-motivated, comfortable with undefined processes and building zero to one, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is comfortable thinking in front of senior leadership. This is a highly visible role in the organization involving close partnership with senior business leaders across Samsara.This is a remote position open to candidates residing in Canada.In this role, you will:
  • Lead all aspects of M&A and Venture deal execution, including: sourcing, due diligence, financial modeling, and negotiations
  • Analyze and understand Samsara's strategic objectives, as well as industry trends, to identify, recommend, and pursue companies/technologies that can meet those objectives
  • Lead special projects that deliver impact across the company - requires zero to one building
  • Build relationships with internal cross-functional teams, including: product management, engineering, finance, and legal functions
  • Develop and maintain relationships with a diverse set of external parties - CEOs, bankers, venture capitalists, and industry thought leaders
  • Champion, role model, and embed Samsara's cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices
  • Hire, develop and lead an inclusive, engaged, and high performing team
Minimum requirements for the role:
  • 10+ years of experience in a mix of corporate development, investment banking, venture capital, and private equity
  • Proactive self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Comfortable with undefined processes and building zero to one
  • Demonstrated analytical skills, fluency in performing rigorous financial, valuation, and other quantitative analyses
  • Demonstrated experience influencing and communicating effectively across all levels and teams across the organization
  • Demonstrated understanding of technology with an acumen to engage with product and engineering leaders on tech roadmaps
  • Proficiency in evaluating, negotiating, and executing deals and comfortable jumping into the scouting and integration processes

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